Practice question
Under AM03-02-05-SC §3, where is a resident minor's guardianship petition over person, property or both filed?
- In the Family Court of the province or city where the minor actually resides.
- Only in any MTC chosen by a relative.
- Only in the Court of Tax Appeals.
- Only where the proposed guardian prefers to vacation.
- Only in an unrelated estate case regardless of jurisdiction.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_72-109_proceedings.html — Rules88–91 and adult-guardianship Rules92–97, subject to later law and AM03-02-05-SC for minors.
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/assets/pdf/journals/Collation_and_Codification_of_SC_Issuance_DIGITAL.pdf — Supreme Court primary compilation pp1228–1236, AM03-02-05-SC April1 2003, Rule on Guardianship of Minors.
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/jun2024/gr_268643_2024.html — Santos v Republic, GR268643, June10 2024, main decision (minor guardianship and best interests).
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